NBA predictions: Nuggets vs. Knicks, Mavericks vs. Rockets picks, odds

The team cashed on just one of its three NBA bets against the spread on Tuesday.

Wednesday's NBA schedule features 10 games for the midweek bettor. Magic are betting on Magic +6.5 vs. Timberwolves, Mavericks -5. 5 vs the Rockets and Knicks +2.

Magic and Timberwolves have similar efficiency metrics. Minnesota has only outscored Orlando by 1.2 points per 100 possessions this year. Sunday's win against the Cavaliers was just the second win for Minnesota in its last eight games. The other one came against an embarrassingly bad Rockets team.

Magic is a favorite against Timberwolves at +6.5.

The Mavericks are a top-10 team all year long. Houston is 6-7 on the year and has been losing lately. Luka Doncic is out for the Mavericks. The Rockets have the fifth-worst offense and second-lowest defense.

Mavericks are betting on them to beat the Rockets.

Nikola Jokic is out injured for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. Denver has a 2-6 record without him over the last four seasons. Aaron Gordon is also out for the game. The Knicks have a big advantage down low.